Flavonoids constitute the main, and biogenetically uniform category of plant phenolics, which are ubiquitous and recognized as minor and non-nutrient food components, which can significantly influence human health; e.g. their pronounced anti-oxidative properties are believed to be beneficial through inhibiting inflammatory processes. Although great many contemporary drugs are derived from natural sources, primary from plant secondary metabolites these sources of inspiration are relatively seldom discussed in context of growing demand for new medicines needed to battle current epidemics.